Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, west central, and southwestern central Indiana.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL ... WARREN ... TIPPECANOE ... FOUNTAIN ... VERMILLION ... PARKE ... VIGO ... SULLIVAN ... KNOX
Instructions:
High temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Address/Location
Terre Haute Police Department
222 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-238-1661
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP THPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory